Day 2 Lateral Flow Test for Travel

Medication	Pack Size	Price
Lateral flow test kit	Test kit	£20.99

Medication

Pack Size

Price

Lateral flow test kit

Test kit

£20.99

How our service works

How our travel testing service works:

Order your lateral flow test

Order your test kit as soon as possible so it is delivered within the required time frame. You must take your test within 2 days of arrival.

This test is for anyone who is vaccinated or children between the ages of 5 and 17.

Record your test booking reference number

When you order your lateral flow test, you will get an email with your test booking reference number. You must note down this number, as you need it to complete your passenger locator form. You will also need this number when you submit your results after taking your test. If you have bought a day 2 test for someone else, you will need to provide them with their booking reference number for completing their passenger locator form and submitting their results.

If you do not get this number within 30 minutes, please contact our Customer Support team.

After getting your test booking reference number, make a note of it. You will need to write it on the front of your test (the white test strip, also known as a ‘test cassette’) as soon as you've taken your test. You do not need to include the letters, only the numbers. Do this so you can easily take a photo of both the booking number and your test result after completing your test.

Don't forget to write your reference number on your lateral flow test

Take your test

Take your test within 2 days of arrival. To do this, follow the instructions included with your test kit.

Don't forget to write your test booking reference number on the front of your test (the white test strip, also known as a ‘test cassette’) as soon as you've taken your test.

Submit your results

After taking your lateral flow test, you need to submit your results. Your results are only accurate between 15 and 30 minutes after taking your test. During this period, follow the below instructions.

Take 2 photos of your completed test (the test strip) that clearly show your results and your test booking reference number.
Use our submissions form to upload your photos for our doctors to verify. You must do this within 15 minutes of reading your results.

You must submit your results whether you test negative, positive or your results are inconclusive.

Submit your results

Results confirmation

We will send a message to your patient account confirming your results. You will get this confirmation within 24 hours.

If you test positive for COVID-19, you must immediately self isolate. Do not wait for confirmation of your results. You must also carry out a confirmation PCR test which is available for free from the NHS.

Learn more about lateral flow tests

What is a lateral flow test?

A lateral flow test is a simple test you can take at home to find out if you’re likely to have COVID-19. They are often used to detect asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) cases of the virus.

To use a lateral flow test, you take a sample from your nose, which you place in a vial of fluid before squeezing it onto the included test strip. Your results will display in 15 to 30 minutes.

Do I need a lateral flow test to travel?

In many cases, you will need a lateral flow test to travel, but this will depend on the country you are travelling to and your vaccination status. If you are vaccinated and entering the UK from a non red list country, you will need to take a lateral flow test within 2 days of arrival.

You should always check the guidelines of the country you are travelling to, to make sure you have the right tests.

Superdrug Online Doctor only provides lateral flow tests for entering the UK. We do not provide Fit to Fly certificates for leaving the country.

What is the difference between a lateral flow test and a PCR test?

The main difference between PCR tests and lateral flow tests is that lateral flow tests are used to find out if you have been exposed to coronavirus when you don't have symptoms. PCR tests are used to check whether the symptoms you have are caused by a covid infection. They also differ in how you get your results. With a PCR test, your sample needs to be sent to a lab for analysis, whereas with a lateral flow test, your sample is placed on a testing strip to give you an indicator of your results at home.

The PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test is a ‘molecular’ test used to collect a sample from your upper respiratory tract. This sample is sent to a laboratory, where it is analysed to find any traces of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). It is currently the most accurate way of detecting COVID-19 and is usually used by people with symptoms to confirm if they have the virus.

Is the lateral flow test the same as the rapid antigen test?

Yes. Lateral flow tests are also referred to as rapid antigen lateral flow tests. They are the same thing with slightly different names.

Are these the same tests that are used by the NHS?

The lateral flow tests we provide work in the same way as the lateral flow tests provided by the NHS. While they may have a different brand name, they are exactly the same type of tests.

You can not use the lateral flow tests provided by the NHS for travel purposes as you need to register and submit your results through a provider like Superdrug Online Doctor before you can travel.

Do I need a lateral flow test for travel?

Your circumstances will determine whether you need a lateral flow test. If you are travelling and the guidelines of the country you are travelling to or from require you to take one, then you will need one. If you are going to an event that requires you to take a lateral flow test, you will need to take one. You may also want to take a lateral flow test if you are concerned that you have recently been exposed to the virus but are not showing symptoms. Many people are also required to take regular lateral flow tests regularly if their place of work requires them to.

Superdrug Online Doctor only provides Day 2 lateral flow testing for entering the UK.

Do I need a lateral flow test or a PCR test for travelling?

Government guidelines recommend taking a PCR test if you are showing symptoms of coronavirus or if you have tested positive for COVID-19 on a lateral flow test. If you are concerned that you’ve been exposed to the virus, are travelling to a particular country, or need to prove your COVID-19 status for work or an event, you will need to take a lateral flow test.

Where can I get a lateral flow test for travel?

Superdrug Online Doctor can provide lateral flow tests for travelling to the UK quickly and easily. All you have to do is complete a short online questionnaire, and we will deliver your test to wherever you need it. We currently only provide lateral flow testing for travel purposes. A lateral flow test by Superdrug Online Doctor costs £20.99, which includes everything you need to prove your COVID-19 status for entering the UK.

If you need a lateral flow test, and it’s not for travel, you can get these for free from your local pharmacy or on the NHS. You can not use these lateral flow tests for travel purposes as you need to register and submit your results through a provider like Superdrug Online Doctor before you can travel.

How do I take a lateral flow test?

You must take your lateral flow test within 2 days of arriving in the UK. You can do this quickly and easily by following the instructions included in your test kit. All you need to do is:

Prepare the area where you are going to take your test, make sure all surfaces are clean
Wash your hands thoroughly
Open your test box and make sure you have all the necessary pieces.
Start by removing the test strip from its pack. You must take your test within 30 minutes of opening this.
Write your test booking reference number on the side of the testing strip so it will be clearly visible with your results in a photo.
Place the ‘extraction tube’ in the holder on the test pack box
If your test requires to, add the liquid in the included sachet to the ‘extraction tube’. In some cases, this step may not be necessary
Gently blow your nose to make sure your nostrils are clear
Wash your hands thoroughly again
Remove the testing swab from its packaging
Use the testing swab to collect a sample from your nostril. Do this by placing the swab inside each nostril and rotating it 10 times in both directions.
Place the testing swab in the liquid inside the extraction tube, swirl it around for about 30 secs and then when removing the swab, pinch the sides of the tube to remove all the liquid from the testing swab.
Place the cap on the extraction tube
Use the extraction tube to squeeze four drops of liquid onto the ‘specimen well’ on the testing strip.
Wait 15 to 30 minutes for your results to appear.

You must record your results between 15 to 30 minutes after taking your test. Do not read your results after 30 minutes, as these may no longer be accurate.

Take 2 clear photos of the test strip, making sure your test booking reference number and the results are clearly visible. You will need these photos to upload your results to our online form so a doctor can verify your results. Do not throw away your test strip, as you may need this if you are asked to verify your test strip number.

As soon as you have received your results and taken your photos, you must complete our online questionnaire to submit your results. You must do this within 15 minutes of reading your results.

Reading your results

Testing negative

If you have tested negative, your results will show a single line next to the letter ‘C’ on your test strip. This means that the test has not detected Covid-19 in your sample, and it's unlikely that you have an infection. You don't need to self isolate, and can carry on as normal.

Testing positive

If you have tested positive, your results will show two lines, one next to the letter ‘T’ on your test strip and another next to the letter ‘C’. Even if these lines are faded, you must immediately self isolate and take a PCR test. The NHS supplies these for free.

You must still submit your test results using the form above regardless of what your results are.

Submitting your results

You need to upload 2 photos of your completed test to our result submission form to submit your results. You must do this whether you test positive or negative for COVID-19. To complete this form, you will need:

Your test booking reference number
Your flight number
Your travel dates

Important

Anyone over 18 years old will need their own Superdrug Online Doctor patient account to submit their results. The details on your patient account must match the details on your completed form and passport. If these do not match, you may not be able to get your results verified, and it could delay the processing and reporting of your results to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Submitting results for a child

Children under 18 will need a parent or legal guardian to submit their results through their patient account.

Getting your result confirmation

After submitting your results, we will send a message to your patient account within 24 hours to confirm them. We will only ever send this information to your patient account, so it is important to check this regularly. We will also use your patient account to contact you if there are any issues with your test that require urgent attention.

Patient responsibility

It is your responsibility to follow quarantine guidelines and make sure you take your test at the correct time in accordance with the UK guidelines.

I need help

If you need any help with your test or test results, please contact our Customer Support team.

How does a lateral flow test work?

Lateral flow tests work by using technology adapted to detect proteins (antigens) that are only present when a person has COVID-19. They work in a similar way to at-home pregnancy tests. When you collect a sample, the test strip you place it on analyses it to detect the antigens.

How accurate are lateral flow tests?

New studies have found most lateral flow tests to be 80% accurate in detecting any level of infection and 90% accurate at detecting people who are most infectious. However there are also studies that claim lateral flow testing can be up to 99.9% accurate. It’s important to remember that there are ongoing studies into how accurate lateral flow testing is, which means these numbers may change depending on their findings.

The manufacturer of the lateral flow tests we provide confirms our tests have a sensitivity of 97.1% and a specificity of 99.5% when compared to PCR testing.

Can I still test positive for COVID-19 without symptoms?

Yes, COVID-19 can be asymptomatic, which means you have the virus and can spread it but do not have any symptoms of it. This is why you still need to self isolate even if you don’t have symptoms but test positive because you could still pass the virus on to someone else.

To place an order, fill in a brief questionnaire. One of our doctors will review your order and prescribe a treatment if suitable. Existing patients should login first.

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